Defeated 'Mo Li' and 'Chi Xia'! Taiwan's Top 10 Favorite Chinese Dramas 'The Champion is It': Male and Female Leads Too Popular, Plot Rhythm Strong, One Look and You're Hooked

Taiwanese drama enthusiasts' passion for Chinese dramas has never cooled down. Whenever a new drama airs, social media platforms and discussion boards are flooded with numerous comments, short video clips, and character analyses, making Chinese dramas a constant hot topic on the internet.

According to the 'Chinese Drama Rankings' of the 'Network Thermometer DailyView' word-of-mouth volume rankings for the past month (analysis period: 2026.06.09~2026.07.08), 'The Pursuit of the Jade' topped the charts with 18,751 pieces of volume, far surpassing the second place, indicating that the drama has sparked quite a discussion in the drama-watching community. So, which Chinese dramas have attracted the most attention from Taiwanese netizens? Let's reveal this list.

TOP 10: Song Weilong, Zhang Jingyi 'Wild Dog Bone' The modern idol drama 'Wild Dog Bone,' starring Song Weilong and Zhang Jingyi, ranked with 1,925 pieces of volume. This play is adapted from the novel by Xiutucheng, with the setting of 'brother and sister without blood relations growing up together.' The hot keywords include the name of the actor Song Weilong. In the past, Song Weilong was often labeled as 'cold school grass, thick-faced handsome guy,' but in 'Wild Dog Bone,' the character 'Chen Yi' he portrays has become his representative work of transformation. The confusion after missing the exam, the tearful shout confronting his father, and other scenes showcased his rare explosive power. Netizen reviews include, 'The two faces are very friendly to my eyes, the rhythm is not bad,' 'I recently watched this and found it quite surprising,' 'I think this is one of the best dramas in recent years, the current plot and emotions are very complete, and finally, there is a drama where the male and female leads slowly develop their feelings.'

2026 Chinese Drama Strongest Casting No. 1, Song Weilong, Zhang Jingyi 'Wild Dog Bone' (Image source: Weibo)

TOP 9: Li Yitong, Zeng Shunxi 'Yunxiuxing' The Chinese drama 'Yunxiuxing' is adapted from the classic Japanese anime 'The Story of the Country of Colors,' starring Li Yitong and Zeng Shunxi. The plot tells the story of Fan Yun, who comes from a noble family but has fallen on hard times, assisting the city lord Qi Zhen, who appears foolish but has great ambitions, breaking old rules and solving the crisis of the nine cities. 'Yunxiuxing' has accumulated 2,494 pieces of volume, with hot keywords pointing to the actress Li Yitong, with 55% positive emotions, and evaluations leaning towards the positive. Netizen reviews include, 'A woman rises from the bottom step by step, breaks the rules, and relies on her abilities to enter the center of power. This core is actually not outdated at all,' 'I think after the adaptation, the female lead's scope is too different,' 'I have been looking forward to it for a long time because I liked the comic.'

2. Li Yitong | Performed works: 'Yunxiuxing.' (Image source: Weibo)

TOP 8: Chen Duling, Zhou Yiran 'Qiao Chu' 'Qiao Chu' stars Chen Duling and Zhou Yiran, with the plot set in an ancient power struggle drama where Chen Duling plays the reincarnated avenging daughter of a military family 'Chu Chao,' and the young general 'Xie Yanlai,' who is patient and transforming, helps her break free from the shackles of fate. The grand finale takes the 'first cruel then sweet' route, with overall evaluations being polarizing. 'Qiao Chu' has a volume of 2,703, with hot keywords related to actress Chen Duling. Netizen reviews include, 'Only looking at the looks, absolutely online,' 'Initially, it's a bit difficult to remember the characters! But it's actually good,' 'I think it's quite good, the female lead's reincarnation revenge plot, the rhythm is fast, not dragging, acting and looks are both online.'

Chen Duling, Zhou Yiran 'Qiao Chu' (Image source: Weibo)

TOP 7: Song Weilong, Qu Bingying 'Qianxiang' The ancient Chinese drama 'Qianxiang' is adapted from the novel 'Qianxiang Bai Mei' by Shisi Lang, starring Song Weilong and Qu Bingying. The plot tells the story of the orphan girl 'Jiang Lifei' from Qingqiu and 'Lei Xiuyuan,' the reincarnation of the demon king Yecha. After experiencing a bloody war across the three realms, they meet at the Phoenix Academy and weave a fateful and tragic love story spanning twelve generations. 'Qianxiang' has a volume of 2,806, with a standout favorability rating in the top ten this time, with hot keywords revolving around actor Song Weilong. Netizen reviews include, 'Recommended for those who like xianxia! The plot is better than I imagined, and the two leads' action scenes are also very cool.'

'Qianxiang.' (Image source: Weibo)

TOP 6: Guan Xiaotong, Li Yunrui 'Yao Yan' Ranked 6th, 'Yao Yan' made it to the list with 2,894 pieces of volume, with 58% positive emotions, and hot keywords related to actress Guan Xiaotong, who brought a certain amount of discussion volume with her starring role. Netflix Chinese drama 'Yao Yan' is adapted from the popular novel of the same name by author Shi Jiuyuan on Jinjiang Literature Network, starring Guan Xiaotong and Li Yunrui. They play the arrogant fallen heiress 'Qing Ye' and the dim-witted dropout school bully 'Xing Wu,' respectively. Their different worlds intersect under the same roof. After the drama aired, it surged to the top of the Netflix rankings, and the 'Qing Xin Wu' CP also became a popular couple in the Chinese drama circle recently. Netizen reviews include, 'It has the taste of old Taiwanese idol dramas, Guan Xiaotong and Li Yunrui are quite compatible, with a refreshing feeling, it feels sweet,' 'I cried, this is super good, I watched it five or six times and still can't get out of it,' 'I also like Lin's dramas~ This time Liu Yuning sings the OST, I must watch it.'

Netflix 'Yao Yan' Guan Xiaotong, Li Yunrui. (Image source: Weibo)

TOP 5: Yang Yang, Jin Chen 'The Untamed' The xianxia drama 'The Untamed' is based on the novel of the same name by author Wang Yu, which has been serialized on Qidian Chinese Network since 2008. Starring popular actor Yang Yang as 'Han Li,' with his extraordinary caution, perseverance, and a mysterious small bottle, he carefully navigates through the treacherous xianxia world, ultimately overcoming the trials of heaven and earth and achieving immortality. Hot keywords point to the character 'Han Li,' indicating that discussions among original fans and drama fans are very active. Netizen reviews include, 'Super good, I have to say I have a preference for ancient costumes. But for xianxia dramas, this is the first time I've been so into it, absolutely not because the male lead is Yang Yang, but from beginning to end, it's all surprises,' 'Both have high face value.'

'The Untamed' (Image source: IMDb)

TOP 4: Zhou Ke, Bao Shang'en 'Chi Xia' The Netflix hit Chinese drama 'Chi Xia' is adapted from the popular novel 'Fall' by author 'Sweet and Sour Fish' on Jinjiang Literature City. Starring Zhou Ke and Bao Shang'en, the plot tells the story of a girl Zhou Wan, who intentionally approaches Lu Xihao to raise money for her grandmother's medical expenses. The two go from mutual exploitation to love, separate due to a misunderstanding, and reunite in the workplace ten years later, in a popular topic Chinese drama that is both sweet and bitter from youth to the workplace. This drama made it to the top with 8,065 pieces of volume, with the highest proportion of positive emotions at 52%, standing out among the top five in this ranking. Hot keywords revolve around actor Zhou Ke, showing that the male lead's popularity has a direct impact on the discussion heat. Netizen reviews include, 'This pair of Bao and Ke is really good,' 'The CP feeling between Bao Shang'en and Zhou Ke is really strong, the moment the picture comes out, it's that kind of 'prince and princess from the novel' deja vu.'

Zhou Ke, Bao Shang'en 'Chi Xia' (Image source: Weibo)

TOP 3: Zhang Xincheng, Ding Yuxi 'Nanbu Archive' The Chinese drama 'Nanbu Archive,' also known as 'Nanbu·Archive,' is adapted from the novel of the same name by Nan Pai San Sheng, starring Zhang Xincheng and Ding Yuxi. It tells the story of the mysterious 'Water Ghost Looking Home' case that occurred in the South China Sea during the early Republic of China period. Investigators Zhang Haiyan and Zhang Haixia are accidentally drawn into a deadly trap aimed at the overseas Zhang family, embarking on a thrilling adventure. 'Nanbu Archive' ranked third with 8,769 pieces of volume, with 44% positive emotions and 34% neutral emotions. Hot keywords fall on the word 'adventure,' suggesting that the plot's core is mainly adventure or suspense exploration, attracting audiences who prefer stimulating plot developments. Netizen reviews include, 'Good to watch and painful,' 'Both are handsome, the combination has different fireworks, those who like fantasy and suspense can come and watch,' '7, 8 episodes gradually enter the climax, and then each episode has a strong sense of suspense, tension, and excellent action scenes, which make me sink in and feel that time passes so quickly,' 'The subplots deeply attract me, and then many lines of dialogue I thought had passed, but later they were brought back, making people's hair stand on end,' 'I think Ding's acting in the beginning has relatively obvious performance traces, but in the middle and later stages, his micro-expressions and eyes are very delicate.'

Zhang Xincheng, Ding Yuxi 'Nanbu Archive.' (Image source: Weibo)

TOP 2: Bai Lu, Cheng Lei 'Mo Li' The ancient love and power struggle drama 'Mo Li' stably sits in second place with 17,186 pieces of volume. This drama is adapted from the popular novel 'Sheng Shi Dizi Fei' by Feng Qing, starring popular actors Bai Lu and Cheng Lei. The plot tells the story of Ye Li, the eldest daughter of Shan Shuyuan, who bears a blood sea of grudges, and on her wedding day, encounters a switch marriage, and is forced to marry the disabled Prince 'Mo Xiuyao.' The two, each with their own ghosts in their hearts, assist the young emperor together, gradually moving towards a common cause, knowing and loving each other, and finally joining hands to carry out fateful revenge. This time, the hot keywords directly point to the actor 'Bai Lu,' fully explaining that Bai Lu's personal influence is an important engine for the rise of the drama's volume. Netizen reviews include, 'Overall, it's good, the male lead is very serious in interpreting the three identities, and the acting is very good,' 'Although 'Mo Li' is a revenge drama, at least the plot has novelty, which makes people want to explore, and the part where the two main roles have injuries and save and warm each other, as the plot progresses layer by layer, is very touching,' 'I think this drama is good because although the female lead is smart and cunning to the point of being called old and wise, she is essentially a naive and cheerful image. Even if the male lead is not good to her at first, she can still enjoy herself, which is very lovable,' 'Really

TOP 1: Song Weilong, Zhang Jingyi 'The Pursuit of the Jade' The Chinese drama 'The Pursuit of the Jade' topped the charts with 18,751 pieces of volume. This drama is adapted from the popular novel 'The Pursuit of the Jade,' starring Song Weilong and Zhang Jingyi. In this modern idol drama, the setting is 'brother and sister without blood relations growing up together.' The hot keywords include the name of the actor Song Weilong. In the past, Song Weilong was often labeled as 'cold school grass, thick-faced handsome guy,' but in 'The Pursuit of the Jade,' the character 'Chen Yi' he portrays has become his representative work of transformation. The confusion after missing the exam, the tearful shout confronting his father, and other scenes showcased his rare explosive power. Netizen reviews include, 'The two faces are very friendly to my eyes, the rhythm is not bad,' 'I recently watched this and found it quite surprising,' 'I think this is one of the best dramas in recent years, the current plot and emotions are very complete, and finally, there is a drama where the male and female leads slowly develop their feelings.'

2026 Chinese Drama Strongest Casting No. 1, Song Weilong, Zhang Jingyi 'The Pursuit of the Jade' (Image source: Weibo)